Proud & Included is an initiative developed to serve individuals in Cook County with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) that identify as LGBTQ. This project is designed to empower adults with IDD and assist in their integration into the larger LGBTQ community through self-advocacy and event participation. Our hope is participation in Read more [...]

The Proud Parents Group is for parents and co-parents in the LGBT community who are interested in activities for families with children and information about parenting/co-parenting, looking for outings with their children, or want to have a supportive group to share experiences with. There will also be activities for parents Read more [...]

The Proud Parents Group is for parents and co-parents in the LGBT community who are interested in activities for families with children and information about parenting/co-parenting, looking for outings with their children, or want to have a supportive group to share experiences with. There will also be activities for parents Read more [...]

VidaSIDA’s mission is to educate, advocate, and empower Chicago Puerto Rican and Latina/o community by promoting culturally-responsive healthcare and resources that enable health-affirming behaviors and attitudes. VidaSIDA relies on community involvement for the success of all its services and programs, if you are interested in volunteering please contact us!

Thirty-nine year old Chicago LGBTQ group in Mensa, a social club. Must become a member of American Mensa, Ltd. For info: rainbow@chicago.us.mensa.org

A rodeo association based in the Windy City for lgbt members only. We go to several events a year. Transportation can be arranged, and the events are full of exciting rodeo events and good food.

Chicago Rowing Union (CRU) is proud to be the Midwest’s one and only LGBT rowing organization, and one of three such clubs in the world. Our membership is a diverse group of men and women, from varied backgrounds, age ranges and experience levels. Whether you are a seasoned rower or Read more [...]

Patrons age 55+ can join friends for an afternoon movie on Saturday and Monday at 12:15pm in the Senior Center Lounge. Movies are selected by patrons and reflect human diversity across many genres. From current box office hits to classic musicals, movies are always richer when shared with a friend. Read more [...]

“Coffee Bar” is a safe space for the mature and aging LGBTQ community to socialize over a cup of coffee or hot tea. Many come to read the morning paper or meet up with friends before lunch. Patrons will sign in at the registration desk in the Center on Addison

SexuWellness is an opportunity on the 4th Friday of every month from 5 – 7:30 pm for women and TGNC individuals to join us at our Roger’s Park location at 6500 N Clark for a wide variety of sexual and reproductive health related services. We provide pelvic exams, chest/breast exams, Read more [...]

Second City Tennis (SCT) organizes tennis and related social activities serving the gay and lesbian community of Chicago. We began our association with the Athletic Alliance of Chicago in 2013. SCT has been offering tennis programs since 1987, formed its first Board of Directors in 1998 and currently has over Read more [...]

GayCo Productions is a not-for-profit theatre ensemble that specializes in creating sketch-comedy revues based on gay/lesbian themes. Since starting as a lesbigay focused workshop at the Second City Training Center in 1996, we’ve performed for massive, enthusiastic, sexy gay audiences in Chicago and across the country.

Pro skills Soccer Clinics are coached by LGBT member and former professional soccer player Dani Foxhoven. The clinics are for women ages 21+ and are a fun, encouraging and safe environment for women of all soccer levels to come get a good work out, and improve on their soccer skills. Read more [...]

This social group will provide a safe place where folks who are in ALL stages of transitioning (including questioning) can meet with each other, develop friendships, have support and just connect. This group is free of charge and will be peer lead, meaning that although Guided Path has therapeutic support Read more [...]

Welcome to Rainbow Cafe, a SAFE SPACE social/support group for high school age gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth in Southern Illinois. We also welcome those youth questioning their orientation and youth members’ heterosexual friends.Rainbow Cafe’s mission is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and Read more [...]

Welcome to Rainbow Cafe, a SAFE SPACE social/support group for high school age gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth in Southern Illinois. We also welcome those youth questioning their orientation and youth members’ heterosexual friends. Rainbow Cafe’s mission is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual, Read more [...]

We believe life is to be celebrated whenever possible and that everyone has a duty to support one another and lend a helping hand to those who need it. We have chosen to take our athletic abilities and love of performing to raise funds for the direct care services of Read more [...]

Spiritual/ Religious Identification and Sexuality is a group for all individuals regardless of spiritual/religious orientation and sexual orientation. The focus of the group is to examine the ways in which the meaning we attach to our own spirituality/religiosity impacts and informs our sexual orientation and vice-versa. Members of the group Read more [...]

Athletic Alliance of Chicago (“AAC”) is a non-profit organization that operates a sports league in Chicago dedicated to the LGBT community and our straight friends. At AAC we are dedicated to building community through camaraderie and competition. Our mission is simple, through a wide range of athletic competition, AAC strives Read more [...]

The Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA) is the largest not-for-profit gay and lesbian sports organization in the Midwest. We offer recreational and competitive level play in a variety of athletic leagues throughout the year. CMSA offers the following sports: – Badminton – Basketball – Billiards – Bowling – Dodgeball – Read more [...]